African-American Shakespeare Company’s ‘Macbeth’ spotlights San Francisco’s homeless

The production’s set is remarkable for its realism and sheer presence; almost identical encampments can be found in many places throughout the Bay Area.
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The production’s set is remarkable for its realism and sheer presence; almost identical encampments can be found in many places throughout the Bay Area.
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Despite FIDLAR’s musical intensity, the band members were lighthearted and friendly when interacting with the crowd. A particularly spiteful song called “Leave Me Alone” ended with Schwartzel leaning into his mic and saying, “Thank you!” in a chirpy falsetto.
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From his tragedies to his romances, Billy Shakes was all about the drama. Since we could all use a little extra spice in our lives, we at the Clog invite you to take this quiz to find out which two Shakespeare plays you could most use in your life right now.
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“Remember that what you’re doing is important. Literature is important. Have a great night!”
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I didn’t need a big part in every show, or even in most shows — but I think the parts you gave me were a symptom of our incompatibility.
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Goldfish deaths, the end of Macbeth, long-awaited reunion, the United States Constitution — whether it be in mourning or celebration, we can all use a hug sometimes. Luckily for us, this upcoming Tuesday is National Hugging Day and the perfect excuse to squeeze everyone within arm’s reach. We at the
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“What is your column about, exactly?” I was quite literally asked this question on a date last week. He, like an assortment of other people in my life this semester, was mildly curious about my column’s intentions. People seemed to like my work, but clearly the larger whole of my
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Often, some of the most difficult work in live theater lies in filling the space of a stage. Acting choices, set, sound design and the way that these elements interact on stage are crucial to defining space, setting tone and interpreting theme for an audience. In staging “Macbeth,” one of
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Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash clean this glitter from my hands? The Barestage production of “Macbeth” was notable for reasons that are common to productions of “Macbeth” — and for outlandish ones as well. As is common, the tone of the play felt heavy and mortal, alleviated only by
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“The Family” Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer co-star in an English-language French film about an American mafia family who, after snitching, moves to France under the witness-protection program. Hijinks ensue as the family struggles to control old habits and maintain cover. This cross between “The Sopranos” and the Olsen
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